Happy, Happy Vega Vega!

Our Yamaha Vega Motorcycle

We just move in our new house in Residencia del Rio Subdivision-Catalunan Pequeño,  which is way up town in the south. It's like living in the farm or in the woods. There are a lot of trees and you can breathe the fresh air in the wind and there is a mango plantation behind us. Its 1 hour away from downtown and its usually traffic during 8:00am and during 6:00pm onwards. Our means of transportation is our "Yamaha Vega Force" motorcycle. Its more efficient and low-cost compared to riding a jeepney, which I would have to ride 3 times.

Its really a challenge to us, because we are used to living in the downtown area, where my workplace is just 15 minutes away. During that time, I always get late, even if my home is near. Now that my home is 20 kms away from my office, I  was the one who is very early to report. Since I'm alone in the office when I arrived around 7am. I dedicate my free time before 8am to facebook, twitter and blogging (heheh!).

The Cycle of Crime in Davao City

A lot of petty crimes that had happened in Davao recently, triggered the call of vigilantes (which is the so-called "DDS-Davao Death Squad) to kill the criminals. Consecutive crimes in the city committed by these thieves riding motorcycles , only proved that they are not afraid anymore with the police. These guys has been in and out of jail, and they keep on doing these crimes, because it is their livelihood. 

Source: http://www.treatmentnotjail.org

They cannot find formal jobs  because no one will trust and accept them. No one will ever give them a chance to change their lives.. They are left with no choice, but to keep doing what they used to do.... 

Poverty and lack of education made these guys, mostly teenagers, to become criminals. They do that in order to survive, and even if it is wrong, they still do it. Illiteracy among these guys made their conscience numb, forcing them to be immoral. 

One major factor why they also do these things is the lack of care and guidance from their parents. Parents should discipline their kids and love them unconditionally. These guys don't care anymore about their future, its because they are not inspired to move forward... to have a brighter future, a new life.... 

This problem has been their for ages, the police and the government should solve the root cause of the crime. What triggered these people to do that? What is the solution? The government should be proactive and initiate activities for young ones, so that at an early age they will know what's moral and immoral. The problem of crime cannot be solved overnight, if we keep on waiting for crimes to happen and not prevent them from doing that, we are always be trap in the "CYCLE OF CRIME".

Birthday Girl

I'm always broke during birthdays, and today I celebrate my 26th year of being alive on earth. I am used to simple celebrations, I'm not that fancy. I really wanted to celebrate it with my family.  I am busy working today and have some reports to attend to. The most important thing about my birthday is to stay young, have a good health and a happy family (together in God's grace).

A frustrated OTP aspirant

Do you have a dream job? Me, I always wanted to climb a ladder and succeed in my career. But before graduation, being so idealistic, I don't want to work in a corporate setting, because I am just making the capitalist rich. I have so many ideas to contribute for the betterment of our country and to spur the development of our economy. My first job was in an NGO, and my second is still an NGO. Helping and assisting people for assistance and helping them succeed.

But having a family and financial constraints of my own, I became more inclined now with the compensation that I get, rather than the experience and contribution that  I can share to the nation. "Its about the MONEY, MONEY, MONEY !" I know that monetary things are a necessity but not that important to succeed in life, but with the increasing needs that I have , the more practical I get.  

Let's face it, we need money to survive and provide food and shelter to our families. I am really frustrated and have regrets on why I got married early, having kids, and a noble job with less compensation. Now, my dream job is to become a Bank Officer of a certain bank. I applied many times, but I failed to get in. I hope I will get the job, but if it is not for me, then fine, GOD will always provide and there are reasons for everything. 

I am happy and contented with the life I have today. I am thankful for the blessings and for the gift of family. Those things cannot be bought with cash, PRICELESS! 

2011: The year that was

My year 2011 ended with an unfortunate event, our house was caught on fire and was turned into ashes, but overall my year was spectacular. There were a lot blessings that came in this year. I want to share the good things that had happened in year 2011:

1. I started the year giving birth to my second daughter, Fraulein, she was left at the hospital for seven days because of infection but she has successfully recovered unharmed and healthy.
2. My husband's nasopalatine cyst operation was also a success.
3. I got a 5% raised in my salary.
4. I paid all my credit card debts.
5. My working colleagues and friends gave me financial support during the fire incident.
6. My family were all safe during the fire incident.
7. We are together as a family during Christmas and New Year's Eve.
8. I had my mid-year bonus and 13th month pay.
9. I had a new laptop.
10. My husband gave me a Rusty Lopez shoes.

These are the ten things I should be thankful about last 2011. I may not be rich, but I have a lot of friends, who are my precious gems, a treasure that can last forever.